Apple Releases iOS 4.2 [Update]

Apple officially released iOS 4.2 Monday. The update hit servers shortly after 1:00 PM EST (10:00 PM PST). The official version that has shown up on our devices in TMO Towers is iOS 4.2.1 (8C148), which is in line with the last GM Apple released to developers late last week. Earlier on Monday, Apple announced the update would be available.

Apple’s patch notes (laboriously transcribed for you, dear reader):

AirPrint

Print mail, photos, Web pages, and more directly to AirPrint compatible printers on a local wireless network

AirPlay

Wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos to Apple TV

Wirelessly stream music to AirPlay compatible speakers and receivers, including AirPort Express

FaceTime improvements

Initiate calls with Voice Control

Initiate calls from an SMS conversation

Support for Bluetooth accessories

Find text on the Web page in Safari

New fonts setting available for Notes

New SMS/MMS text tones and the ability to set custom tones per contact